1 January 2011 - Peaslake

Day 1 - 1 January 2011

Riders: Andy/Grant

Bikes: Ironhorse MK III Elite (x2)

Location: Peaslake

Trails ridden: T1, T2, Reservoir Dogs, Slush Puppies, Yoghurt Pots x2, Barry Knows Best

Mileage: Approx 15 miles

Weather/Terrain: Wet and Muddy

Food: 1 Vanilla & Banana bar (high Five), 2 x sausage rolls, 2 x Lattes, 1 Chocolate Chip Cookie and a packet of M&S  crisps

Mechanicals: Broken Spoke

Photo of the day: It was slightly deeper than i realised

Quote of the day: "Would be a great view if we could actually see anything"

Other Photos:

365 days - A year pushing the pedals.

Countdown to 2011

12.28pm, 31 December 2010

It is New Years Eve and already I am getting excited about this years cycling.

I kept a record of sorts about my cycling exploits this year and although it has been a good record for me and my cycling buddies, it did constitute of lots of photos of dubious quality and some rather banal text, but having said that, it has been great to have a record to look back on what was a great year on the bike.

So, my plan for 2011 is to keep a daily record of what i do on the bike - keep it simple and include everything from; what i do on the bike, sportives, to things i see or read about, with all having one thing in common, the bike.

I have no idea how this will pan out and whether or not i will be able to keep it up, as i am not the best writer in the world and am sadly, so easily distracted, but hopefully with a bit of perseverance I may be able to see it through for the whole year.

My aim is also to be on a bike all 365 days. This does not mean i will be cycling miles everyday, infact in some cases it may be that i am merely straddling one for a short while. Lets see how i manage.

26 December – Boxing Day Mtb ride

Boxing Day ride from Ludford via Sixhills to Legsby 

across the snow covered fields and tracks.

25 December – Christmas Day ride - 2010

While waiting for the Christmas Turkey to cook I went for a ride on the mtb.

The snow was deep and crisp and even, just like it should be. The ride up from the house was lovely - deep snow up through the fields and across to the moors.

The sun was shining and the blue sky dappled with white clouds.

Just me and my shadow

The only sound was the snow crumpling under my wheel

and the sound of me breathing.